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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2782 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Backup Plus Slim's ease of use, ample storage, compact size, and compatibility with Mac systems. Many appreciate its fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds and the affordable price point. Positive feedback also highlights the drive's performance and sleek design. However, some users found the instructions unclear and experienced issues with the included software.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good storage product, but expensive!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an expensive hard drive storage, but believe that it is the best one used for MacBooks. I recommend this as a good option, but disappointed with the high price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Seagate- backup for mac

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only used once. I found it to be overly complicated . would not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not what I had hoped for

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It did not work with my Wii U as I had hoped it would,was thinking of returning it but maybe I could work something out wit it instead

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Software

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Need to buy software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would t work unless I bought into software if I remember right. Went out of date so quick

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It crashed and I can't restart it.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was initially pleased with my purchase. The set up was easy and streamlined. However, just after I'd saved all of my files to the hard drive and deleted the copies of the documents from my computer. The drive crashed, and I can't get it to do more than sound like it will restart. I'm lucky I hadn't deleted my pictures from the computer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not for Ipad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was told in the store this could be used for an Ipad! WRONG! It can to so I had to return. No problems returning it though!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Maybe third time is the charm

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my second external hard drive through this company. The first got water damage in a flood and for obvious reasons stopped working. This was a replacement one. After having lost everything from the first one I was desperate to not lose anything else. The chord broke after normal usage and caused damage to the hard drive and now there is no way to get anything off it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Does not work on iMac USB 2.0 ports.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does not work on USB 2.0 ports. Exchanged twice then got a refund. Replaced with another brand; connected without issue.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not compatible with my macbook

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this HD specific for macbook and it's not compatible with the usb port from the newest model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great product but hard to start

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    It was rather difficult getting this to work on my Mac. However, once I did, it has been a great backup!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It meets my expectations

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    I needed to have an external harddrive. i chose the one I have and so far it seems to be working.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A little disappointed

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    Haven't had a lot of time with it yet but have not found it as easy to use as pthers I've had.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not that easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It didn't automatically link up to TimeMachine on my Mac so I had to manually upload my files.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Piece of Junk

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this Seagate Back Plus Slim and had it shipped to me. Worked for a few hours and died. Had put files on drive so had to return to a local Best Buy store. They told me on the phone they could wipe disk but at store said drive was defective so could not wipe disk. Best Buy sent me a replacement which also died after a few hours of use. Now have no working product and I'm out the money I spent. If you search on Google for Seagate Backup Plus Slim for Mac you will see many unhappy customers. My experience is this product is a piece of junk. I would not recommend it to anyone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wrong external drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Returned this item as I ordered the Mac version and I got the same for my PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wasn't as easy as I reviewed, still trying to move music from old computer to my mac

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome backup drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this external hard drive to backup all my data from my iMac. It was easy to setup and does exactly what is says it will do. The product came right out of the box and worked without a problem. Easy set up and easy to use, small, light. Tons of space. Great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Crashed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did all my Time Machine backups on my Mac with this hard drive. Never had an issue until I bought a new MacBook, tried to transfer the files and the hard drive no longer worked. It was making a funny sound and wouldn’t open. Too bad I had already traded in my old Mac at this point.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok - Mac software is limited in function

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    User interface that comes with it does not provide a good automatic solution.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This is a great product and I would recommend as a purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend